The Senate returned to Capitol Hill on Tuesday to a ticking clock counting down to a potential government shutdown. Jeff Stein, White House economics reporter for the Washington Post, joins CBS News to break down the deficit issue lawmakers are grappling with. Source
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Extreme heat shuts down schools across U.S.
Labor Day may be the unofficial end of summer, but an estimated 186 million Americans — more than half of the population — saw above-average temperatures on Tuesday. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca has more, including how the intense heat is affecting some of the nation’s schools. Source
John Dickerson looks back at 1 year of “Prime Time”
“Prime Time with John Dickerson” turns one this week. Dickerson reflects on the past year. Source
Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio sentenced to 22 years in prison
The one-time chairman of the Proud Boys, Enrique Tarrio, was sentenced to 22 years in prison on Tuesday for his role in planning the Jan. 6 attack. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports. Source
New York police agree to reform protest tactics over 2020 response
The agreement requires the nation’s largest police department to deploy fewer officers to most public protests. Source
Student loan payments resuming next month
Student loan repayments are set to resume in October after being paused over three years ago at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Carter Evans takes a look at how the resumption will impact Americans. Source
Video shows dozens falling into lake in Wisconsin as pier collapses
The pier in front of the University of Wisconsin-Madison had about 60 to 80 people before it suddenly fell apart. Source
Pier collapses into Wisconsin lake on Labor Day
Some 60 people plunged into a Wisconsin lake when the pier they were standing on during Labor Day festivities collapsed. Source
“No evidence” McConnell suffered stroke, Capitol physician says
Senator Mitch McConnell returned to work Tuesday after appearing to freeze up twice in front of reporters over the summer. A letter from the Capitol’s attending physician said there was “no evidence” McConnell suffered a stroke, a seizure disorder or has Parkinson’s. Source
Federal court throws out Alabama congressional map
A federal court has tossed Alabama’s new congressional map, saying it denies Black voters fair representation. The map will be redrawn by a court-appointed official before the 2024 election. Source